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TÜV SÜD Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories Market your electrical and electronic products in the U.S. and Canada Why is NRTL certification important for your business? The NRTL certificate offers clear evidence that your electrical and electronic products comply with the required standards of the North American market. By providing assurance that your products meet the safety requirements to enter the U.S. and Canada, NRTL certification enables you to capitalize on the lucrative potential of this region. How can we help you? As one of the world’s largest independent providers of testing and certification services, TÜV SÜD supports your business with a complete knowledge of legislation, guidelines, and standards. We assist your organization by providing on-site consultation to determine your specific goals and analyze any limitations. By adopting this tailored approach, our experts can develop a customized solution for your NRTL testing requirements that enables you to ensure product compliance with all relevant U.S. and Canadian standards. Your challenges North America is poised for rapid economic growth. To capitalize on this fast-growing market, manufacturers and retailers of electrical and electronic products must achieve product certification and adhere to strict rules and legal requirements to avoid penalties and other risks. In addition, U.S. and Canadian customers demand superior product quality and safety. A third-party certificate provides proof that a product meets all these requirements. What is a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory? A Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) is a third-party organization that certifies products for the North American market. NRTLs are recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under Federal Code 29 CFR 1910.7 to provide product safety testing and certification for products to be used in the U.S. workplace. In Canada, only a Certification Body accredited by the Standards Council of Canada can perform such services.
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Nationally Recognized Testing LaboratoriesMarket your electrical and electronic products in the U.S. and Canada
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Why is NRTL certification important for your business?The NRTL certificate offers clear evidence that your electrical and electronic products comply with the required standards of the North American market. By providing assurance that your products meet the safety requirements to enter the U.S. and Canada, NRTL certification enables you to capitalize on the lucrative potential of this region.
How can we help you?As one of the world’s largest independent providers of testing and certification services, TÜV SÜD supports your business with a complete knowledge of legislation, guidelines, and standards. We assist your organization by providing on-site consultation to determine your specific goals and analyze any limitations. By adopting this tailored approach, our experts can develop a customized solution for your NRTL testing requirements that enables you to ensure product compliance with all relevant U.S. and Canadian standards.
Your challengesNorth America is poised for rapid economic growth. To capitalize on this fast-growing market, manufacturers and retailers of electrical and electronic products must achieve product certification and adhere to strict rules and legal requirements to avoid penalties and other risks. In addition, U.S. and Canadian customers demand superior product quality and safety. A third-party certificate provides proof that a product meets all these requirements.
What is a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory?A Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) is a third-party organization that certifies products for the North American market. NRTLs are recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under Federal Code 29 CFR 1910.7 to provide product safety testing and certification for products to be used in the U.S. workplace. In Canada, only a Certification Body accredited by the Standards Council of Canada can perform such services.
FIVE STEPS TO NRTL CERTIFICATION
Factory inspection and initial manufacturing quality program assessment by independent third-party experts.
Independent third-party organization conducts product and safety testing.
After testing, an engineer reviews the report and a sample.
The technical certifier issues the certificate.
Regular factory surveillance visits are conducted to maintain the credibility of the certificate.
The TÜV SÜD NRTL certification markAs part of our commitment to unparalleled service quality, we can provide you with a TÜV SÜD NRTL certification mark. This allows customers and enforcement authorities to
quickly identify that a product has been evaluated by one of the most recognized names in product safety.
Why choose TÜV SÜD?TÜV SÜD is one of the largest providers of testing and certification services, with a strong reputation for independence and impartiality. We specialize in testing products in their intended operating environment. With an international network of laboratories and multidisciplinary experts, we offer a personalized one-stop solution designed to meet your particular requirements and market standards.
Our experts are active in national and international technical committees for safety. This makes them well suited to provide you with a valuable understanding of the latest standards and regulations, so that you can keep ahead of the competition.
Choose certainty. Add value.TÜV SÜD is a premium quality, safety, and sustainability solutions provider that specializes in testing, inspection, auditing, certification, training, and knowledge services. Represented in over 800 locations worldwide, we hold accreditations in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia. By delivering objective solutions to our customers, we add tangible value to businesses, consumers, and the environment.
TÜV SÜD services related to NRTL certification Updating technical requirements TÜV SÜD provides information on new technical requirements. If a standard is expiring, we help you update the certificate with accreditation to the new standard.
One-stop testing solution We provide other services such as performance testing, EMC testing, CB-test reports and certificates as a package together with NRTL, covering all your testing needs with our comprehensive one-stop approach.
Your business benefits Save money and time – with our swift and streamlined testing and certification process carried out at your premises. We ensure minimal delays, enabling products to reach markets on time.
Gain a competitive edge – by involving TÜV SÜD early in the product design phase and benefiting from our guidance throughout the entire process.
Benefit from complete solutions – with close support from our experts. The same engineers who test your products carry out your routine factory inspections.
Gain an expert partner – with our professional, technically qualified experts located in all your key markets.
Ensure market access – to North American markets with the NRTL certification mark.
Build brand reputation – by assuring customers of safety with the NRTL testing certification.
TÜV SÜD America 10 Centennial Drive, Peabody, Massachusetts 01960 United States(800) 888-0123 [email protected] www.tuv-sud-america.com
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TÜV SÜD provides the following related services: EMC/FCC Performance testing Quality auditing CB Scheme (Global) GMA – Global Market Access Functional safety testing and certification ENERGY STAR® and energy efficiency testing
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